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Eligible profiles are sportsperson, coach, sports organizer, cultural performer, and artist, performing in Bangladesh on a contract (Visa Category P, Performers on contract).
Sportsperson, coach, sports organizer, cultural performer, artist performing in Bangladesh on contract
Visa Policy 2026 does not set any achievement, award, publication or reputation threshold for the P category. Eligibility is described as a sportsperson, coach, sports organiser, cultural performer or artist performing in Bangladesh on contract, supported by an invitation letter from the employer, organisation or club and a recommendation letter from the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs (MOYS) or the Ministry of Cultural Affairs (MOCA).
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Up to 6(six) months with and
An invitation letter from the employer/organisation/club is required, together with a recommendation letter from the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs (MOYS) or the Ministry of Cultural Affairs (MOCA), depending on the activity.
Invitation letter from employer/ whichever is less with organization/club;
Recommendation letter from Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs (MOYS)/ Ministry of Cultural Affairs (MOCA).
When a P visa is issued, the passport is stamped with the condition to apply for a work permit to the competent authority within 15 working days of first entry. Extension requires a work permit from the concerned authority and a recommendation from the current employer. A visa category cannot be changed after entering Bangladesh. Spouses, children, adopted children and dependent family members may accompany under the FP category, coterminous with the principal holder; employment in Bangladesh is prohibited for them. The official source does not state whether the holder may change employer, work independently or establish a business.
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Initial duration is up to 30 days with multiple entry; the visa may be extended as per the contract or for up to 2 years, whichever is less, with multiple entry facility. No accelerated or longer-term residence pathway (e.g. towards settlement) is stated for this category.
Up to 30(thirty) days with Filled up visa application form; multiple entry facility; Applicant’s passport along with a copy of Visa may be extended as per the information page; contract or for 2(two) years Invitation letter from employer/ whichever is less with organization/club; multiple entry facility.
These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.
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